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PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR LOCAL STAFF OF BRITISH EMBASSY KUWAIT

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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28 Mar 2017 at 03:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking to provide medical insurance for local staff at the British Embassy in Kuwait. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as insurance services (CPV code 66510000). The tender process was conducted through an open procurement method, with the deadline for submissions on 16 February 2017. The contract has a duration from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, with a total value of £66,300. The award for this contract was officially announced on 10 March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in insurance services, particularly those with a focus on providing coverage tailored for expatriates or local staff in international organisations. Businesses that can offer competitive packages and robust claims management processes will be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Given the nature of the service, firms with experience in governmental or diplomatic contexts, especially those that understand the complexities of healthcare insurance in the Kuwait region, may have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR LOCAL STAFF OF BRITISH EMBASSY KUWAIT

Notice Description

Requires provision of medical insurance for local staff of British Embassy (BE) Kuwait. 2. BE Kuwait develop and maintain relations between the UK and Kuwait. It work closely on a wide range of issues, including the future of the European Union, EU enlargement, and completing the single market, climate change, science and innovation co-operation, foreign policy challenges, and defence and police co-operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f156f49-336a-4367-90c8-cb6d8dc1f6d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erickson.ceballos@fco.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GULF INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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